The Law Offices of Tim Misny
I'll Make Them Pay!
Getting injured on the job is awful. No retail worker thinks they’ll break their arm falling off a ladder, but it happens every day. When you’re injured on the job, or you’ve been diagnosed with an occupational-related illness, you owe it to yourself to file a workers’ compensation claim. Injuries and illnesses can have long-term,...
You’ve probably heard about medical malpractice cases before—but if you haven’t filed one before, you might not be familiar with the “affidavit of merit” requirement. Ohio Revised Code Section 2323.451 requires plaintiffs to file such affidavits for each defendant named in the complaint. While your medical malpractice attorney will walk you through this requirement—and likely...
One of the biggest questions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic is whether we’ll be able to hold others responsible for negligently transmitting the virus. Over the last year and a half, this highly transmissible virus has killed over 600,000 Americans and left millions of others with long-lasting, devastating side effects. Many employers still required employees...
Most parents would do just about anything for their children—it’s why they research the best ways to care for their kids from the newborn stage all the way through the difficult teenage years. Unfortunately, sometimes even popular infant products can be dangerous. Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned several infant sleep products that...
Throughout the pandemic, more people have been turning to outdoor activities for recreation; especially during nice weather. The risk of COVID-19 transmission is much lower, it’s easy to socially distance, and it’s a great reason to get out of the house after being stuck inside for so long. However, Ohio boating fatalities doubled in 2020....
Nursing home abuse is an all-too-common problem, especially in Ohio. Vulnerable seniors are often unable to speak up about their experiences, especially when visits from loved ones are few and far between. Now there may be an easier solution. Esther’s Law, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio Senate, cleared a Senate vote last month....
The sun is out and the mercury is rising, which means motorcycle riding season is officially here. Both motorcycle riders and other drivers should take extra care during this time of year. Every year, there are thousands of motorcycle crashes and hundreds of fatalities, just in Ohio alone. Instead of ending up a statistic, read...
Is your hernia mesh causing you pain and interfering with your daily life? The FDA estimates that surgical hernia mesh implants are used to repair about 90 percent of hernias that require open repair. When used properly, hernia mesh implants can reduce the rate of hernia recurrence. They may also help reduce the operation and...
Car accidents are stressful, scary, and can cause lasting damage. It’s all too easy to do or say the wrong thing—especially if you’re in shock. Don’t cheat yourself out of the compensation you deserve. Read this list of mistakes and commit them to memory. If you’re ever injured in an accident, you’ll be glad you...
Slip and fall accidents can occur year-round, but parking lots are especially dangerous during and after major storms. Water, ice, debris and oil slicks are notorious for causing accidents. Slipping and falling can lead to serious injuries, such as shattered wrists, broken arms and hip or tailbone injuries. That’s why many slip and fall victims...
